Activities

Exhibits & Attractions

NEW! America 250 Wheel

LOCATION: Entertainment Plaza

Open daily at 11 a.m.

Advance (purchased before Opening Day): $4

During the Fair: $7

Towering over everything else at the Fair at 230 feet tall, the America 250 Wheel is the World’s Largest Portable Observation Wheel. It’s larger than the wheel at Navy Pier in Chicago and the Texas Star Wheel in Dallas! The wheel’s 45 gondolas include fun facts about our nation’s 45 presidents.

Riders must be 42” tall to ride without a supervising companion or 32” with a supervising companion. Other restrictions may apply. 

NEW! Freedom 250 Mobile Touring Museum

LOCATION: Entertainment Plaza

Thursday, Sept 17 – Tuesday, Sept 22

Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Admission is FREE!

Don’t miss this amazing, giant mobile museum dedicated to the story of American independence. Hear from President George Washington, add your name to the Declaration of Independence, and meet the heroes that secured our freedom. In celebration of 250 years as a country, this museum is making its way around the country, and it will be at the Oklahoma State Fair for a limited run.

4-H and FFA Exhibits

LOCATION: Oklahoma Expo Hall

Oklahoma 4-H and FFA students work hard all year to get their projects ready for the Fair in hopes of winning a blue ribbon! Check out the incredible work these talented Oklahoma students have entered in the Fair!

18-Hole FAIRway Mini Golf

LOCATION: Family Fun Zone in the Bennett Event Center

For a small fee, the entire family or a group of friends can compete against each other to tap, tap, tap the little colorful ball into the hole. Who will earn Oklahoma State Fair’s 18-hole mini golf bragging rights?

AGtropolis

LOCATION: Oklahoma Expo Hall

AGtropolis is an agricultural education adventure! It presents Oklahoma’s rich agricultural industry in a kid-friendly environment, allowing you a first-hand look at the farm-to-market process. With animals, exhibits and demonstrations around every corner, AGtropolis is one of the most visited destinations at the State Fair! Fairgoers can find daily demonstrations by Oklahoma Beekeepers, Oklahoma State University, and Southwest Dairy’s Mobile Classroom, the Barnyard Birthing Center and so many more live animal exhibits and sources of information.

Auto Show

LOCATION: The Pavilion

The Auto Show will include vehicles from Ford, Hyundai, Lincoln, Toyota, and more. It is home to The Lounge – a comfortable place where you can grab a cocktail and catch some entertainment starting at 1 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11:30 a.m. on weekends.

Barnyard Birthing Center

LOCATION: Oklahoma Expo Hall

The Barnyard Birthing Center allows Fairgoers the opportunity to learn about animal husbandry including the birthing process, as well as veterinary science and animal production. Speak with and learn from professionals from the Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Association. Mother Nature dictates all, despite our attempts to coordinate the schedule, but you may get lucky enough to witness the miracle of life – if not, you will still get a chance to see these newest animals.

Creative Arts Exhibits

LOCATION: Oklahoma Arts Building

The Oklahoma Arts Building features beautiful and unique handmade exhibits by Oklahoma crafters and artisans. There are also demonstrations of unique disciplines within the creative arts such as pottery making, decorating, metal-sculpting and more!

Family Fun Zone

LOCATION: Bennett Event Center

Located in the southwest corner, this interactive area is where the entire family can experience Route 66. Learn all about the history of the Mother Road and Oklahoma’s prominent place upon it. Take a virtual visit to stops from Chicago to LA using Google Arts and Culture’s virtual road trip. Rest your feet at the Midway Movies and catch amazing documentary footage about the world’s most famous highway. Finally, pick up travel information about Oklahoma from Route 66 Travel Hub before challenging your friends and family to a game of Route 66-themed mini golf.

Great American Living Carousel

LOCATION: Oklahoma Expo Hall Lawn

For a small fee, this living carousel boasts beautiful purebred Welsh ponies that carry their little cowboys and cowgirls under a revolving tent top.

Great American Petting Farm

LOCATION: Oklahoma Expo Hall Lawn

Once inside, this petting farm has no barriers, so all animals run freely. Both adults and children will instantly smile when they connect with these sweet and gentle animals. Please – Keep your family and the animals safe and use the handwashing station before and after visiting this interactive exhibit.

The Hands-On Spot

LOCATION: Modern Living Building

Engage your mind, body, and creativity. Three interactive zones – action, brain and creative – make up The Hands-On Spot, geared to tweens to adults. A special thank you to the Oklahoma Senior Games for being a part of this fun area year after year.

Oklahoma Frontier Experience

LOCATION: Oklahoma Frontier Experience​

As soon as you pass through the rugged entrances and split rail fencing, you’ll wonder if you’ve left the Oklahoma State Fair and entered the Wild West! Oklahoma Frontier Experience is an interactive discovery zone that steps back in time through shows, demonstrations, and activities designed to give both city slickers and country folk an experience they will never forget. 

Oklahoma Student Art Exhibition

LOCATION: Arts Annex

The Oklahoma Student Art Exhibition is a juried art show open to all Oklahoma students grades Pre-K thru 12. Participating schools submit student artwork and distinguished jurors examine each piece entered in the competition. Hundreds of pieces are juror-selected and exhibited for the run of the Fair in this building.

The PATIO - Relaxation Station

LOCATION: Gordon Cooper Boulevard

Take a break from the Fair’s crowds and relax! Nestled at the intersection of Wichita Walk and Gordon Cooper Boulevard under a canopy of trees and colorful umbrellas, visitors will find a serene atmosphere complete with generous seating. Belly up to the bar for an ice-cold beer and have some fun playing one of the area’s yard games. Finally, as darkness falls, become mesmerized by the flames of a fire pit.

RAM Ride Along

LOCATION: Centennial Plaza

Experience the power and versatility of several all-new RAM trucks as you ride along through the custom obstacle course located just inside Gate 1.

Spirit of Oklahoma Exhibit

LOCATION: Wichita Walk

History buffs unite! The Spirit of Oklahoma Exhibit continues to educate all ages with both history and art. Take a stroll through this historical exhibit of sculptures and displays that honor Oklahoma and the Oklahoma State Fair.